Staff Software Engineer, Cloud (Andover, MA)

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.   

Smith+Nephew Sports Medicine group is building an advanced Cloud based platform for computer-assisted surgical navigation. Join us on this journey to design and develop new innovative digital products that shape and redefine what is possible in Sports Medicine.

We are seeking a Staff level Full Stack Software Engineer, to lead software research, design and development efforts for complex Cloud-based software systems within Sports Medicine. The successful candidate will bring a demonstrated track record and experience delivering cloud and web-based software products to the market, as well as a team player mentality to help the team deliver complex digital product solutions.

What will you be doing?

• Software technical lead on critical projects responsible for complex software system and subsystems design. Responsible for translating system design inputs into robust software system requirements and architectures.

• Leads software development planning, design, documentation, implementation, testing and maintenance activities.

• Drives concept definition, analysis, and selection activities in partnership with Systems Engineering, Human Factors engineering, Marketing and other functions.

• Leads team of software engineers in efforts with internal and external resources across the globe.

• Work effectively cross-functionally with Technical Delivery Leader, Design & Usability, Marketing, R&D, Quality, and Regulatory and others to ensure inputs are considered and accounted for in software system architecture.

• Report progress regularly to software engineering management and upper-level executives to inform and influence as appropriate.

• Perform design control functions to ensure compliance with FDA, ISO, and other industry standards.

• Take responsibility for writing product specifications, draft design documents. Conduct technical peer reviews of software designs by other team members.

• Full product life cycle experience, preferably having contributed to products released to market.

What will you need to be successful?

• Education:

  • BS in Software Engineering, or Computer Science or equivalent required

  • MS or PhD in Software Engineering, or Computer Science or equivalent preferred.

• Experience

• 6 - 8 years of related experience

• Experience in building web applications using HTML5, Angular JS.

• Expertise in designing and integrating RESTful APIs.

• Proficiency with multiple programming and scripting languages like Java, JavaScript (Angular), SQL, Spring/hibernate.

• Experience working with agile development methodologies and exposure to working within CI/CD.

• Experienced with SDLC best practices and processes including development infrastructure and tools like Gitlab, JIRA, Jenkins or similar.

• Skilled in writing software requirements and detailed design specifications.

• Experience in designing, deploying, and maintaining complex software applications within AWS Cloud preferred.

• Detailed understanding of IEC 62304, ISO 14971, FDA and MDR design control requirements for medical devices preferred.

• Experience using requirements management tools like Cognition Cockpit or similar preferred.

• Travel Requirements: 10%

You. Unlimited

We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve. 

Inclusion, Diversity and Equity- We are committed to welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity, Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/ ).

Other reasons why you will love it here!

• Your Future:  401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Options, Tuition Reimbursement  
  Work/Life Balance:   PTO, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day  

• Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program